Trump downsized national monuments. Biden restored them. Project 2025 calls for reductions again
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President Biden restored the original protections of two national monuments in southern Utah after Trump significantly reduced their borders, highlighting the ongoing struggle over public lands.
Experts are concerned about Trump's intentions to open more federal lands for oil drilling and other exploitative industries, particularly if he regains the presidency.
The Supreme Court, influenced by Trump appointees, may review the power of presidents to create national monuments, indicating potential shifts in land management policies.
Chief Justice Roberts expressed skepticism about the legality of national monument designations, marking a significant judicial examination of executive powers in land preservation.
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